Substance Abuse Help

Substance abuse affects the lives of millions of people globally causing an array of consequences and damages ranging from health problems to financial ruin and even death. Recovering from a substance abuse disorder such as alcoholism or prescription drug addiction can be challenging, but the alternative– living a life of addiction– can be deadly.

If you or someone you know is addicted to drugs or alcohol, recognizing the problem is just the first milestone of many you will achieve along your journey to recovery. Understandably, you may have many questions and concerns about treatment: How much will it cost? How long will it take? Where will I go for help? Who should I call? We have the answers and can assist you in getting the help that you need.

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Substance abuse during pregnancy is extremely dangerous and can lead to severe issues for both the pregnant person and the baby. Many people believe that there are safe amounts of drugs or alcohol that can be used when they are pregnant, but there is never any real way to know for sure if and how ….

The 12 step process, according to the NIDA, is a group therapy model that “draws on the social support offered by peer discussion to help promote and sustain drug-free lifestyles.” Usually, the 12 step process is best used as a supplemental treatment, either before, after, or during formal rehabilitation. However, some people also use the ….

The Affordable Care Act and actions which have and will follow the law have both positive and negative effects on substance abuse treatment for those in need. Because “the ACA includes substance use disorders as one of the ten elements of essential health benefits,” there have been great leaps made toward helping more individuals receive ….

The recent work done in Massachusetts, led by Gov. Deval Patrick, is making the National Drug Policy leaders pay attention to the state’s substance abuse policies. They are even considering the state to be a model for the future of NDP on a federal level. Because of the new ideas, laws, and practices being put ….